Insights - Wedding Tips by Sylvia Sharpe Rish, Registered Bridal Consultant

Event Planning Tips

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six-pence in your shoe... whether your personal style is traditional or contemporary...make your wedding truly a one-of-a-kind event. Fill it with cherished moments and keepsakes. Your personal touch will make your wedding meaningful to you and your groom, your attendants, family and all invited guests.


Ask for advice from a wedding planner/wedding coordinator. Their fee will be a wise investment based on their knowledge and expertise of the wedding industry and other area wedding professionals. This decision will ultimately save you time and money and will minimize your stress.


The most important part of planning a wedding is setting your budget. Your budget is important because it is next to impossible to know what you can afford for each major part of the wedding without setting your budget.


Start with finding the perfect location, which will help set the tone for your wedding. When you start searching for your ceremony and reception site keep a few things in mind: Your guest list, your budget, and your wedding's look and feel.


If you are considering an outdoor venue for your wedding, make sure you have a rain plan. There may be an alternate location on the property where you can have your ceremony and/or reception, or, you may reserve a tent and have it installed prior to the wedding. A tent can provide coverage from the rain as well as other weather elements.


Cut out pictures from your favorite bridal magazines and wedding publications of beautiful flowers, wedding cakes, and décor to help communicate your personalized look and feel for the wedding and reception. When deciding on your wedding décor, one of the first things that comes to mind is the wedding flowers. The extent to which flowers are used depends on the formality of your wedding, the importance of flowers to your overall vision, and the season. If you haven't decided on your wedding colors, flowers can be an excellent inspiration. Remember, your inspirations are the foundation for designing your special day.


Reciting the vows you have personally written to each other during your wedding ceremony can be very touching. Writing your own vows is a personal touch that cannot be replicated by any other style of vow.


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